[Solved] Replacement Processor fan for Dimension 2400

[llanfallteg16]

Hi All,

After much searching I found that it was possible to replace the fan in a Dell Dimension 2400 with one from Startech. Same size and spec, I thought. Data from Dell.

The fan required is a 9.25cm 3 lead case fan. (FAN9X25TX3L) This has arrived and it has an TX3 connector attached! Looked in the Dell and removed the connector and it is a Molex 50-57-9403 connector. Has anyone else had this problem and can I purchase an adaptor to convert the fan from TX3 to Dell -Molex.

 

Always another problem!

 

J

[Jelly Bean]

Hello there.

 

Startech do:

 

http://search.dell.co.uk/1/2/127665-startech-com-tx3-fan-power-splitter-cable-fan-power-splitter-3-pin-internal-power-f-3-pin-internal-power-m-30-cm.html

 

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=computer+fan+adaptors&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5795219159795897802&sa=X&ei=eJhQT9etDqSm0QWv6vTpCw&ved=0CHwQ8wIwAQ

 

Plus other convertors depending on what you wish to do....

[KenB]

Hi,

 

Is the Molex connector a 3 or 4 wire version ?

 

Is it not possible to simply cut off the TX3 and the Molex and solder the Molex connection to the remaining wires?

(assuming the number of wires is 3 in each case)

[llanfallteg16]

Replacement StarTech Fan

 

Hi All,

Sorry for the late reply, I had log-in problems again. I log-in then when I access the Forum I'm logged out!

 

Anyway, thanks for your help I did cut off the TX3 plug and the Molex three wire connector. The Dell wiring is slightly different, the control being a white wire instead of a yellow one, to be expected I suppose. Joined up the wires and back in business again.

 

All sorted and thread closed.

 

J

[KenB]

That is good to hear.

 

A bit of creative soldering saves the day again :)

[Plastic Nev]

Glad to hear all is working again and thanks for letting us know. (Sorry about the log in problems, we don't as yet know the reason why this happens now and then)

 

Nev.

[KenB]

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